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dm24angel
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Quick advice on calling Ped needed
Ok Im calling to get an appointment about Noahs head issues.
What do I say? Im so bad when calling, the Receptionist always trys to ( succesfully at that) talk me out of an appnt.
Any advice on how to word it?
Thanks!
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Quick advice on calling Ped needed
Just explain that his head is very flat & you wanted to see him to get a referral to a pediatric neurologist
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| Posted 9/24/07 10:17 AM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Quick advice on calling Ped needed
Oh & there as something else you mentioned that you were going to talk to him about...forgot it though...stomach issues?
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| Posted 9/24/07 10:18 AM |
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MsMBV
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Re: Quick advice on calling Ped needed
Posted by nrthshgrl
Just explain that his head is very flat & you wanted to see him to get a referral to a pediatric neurologist
I agree, and if they are not willing to give you an appointment, maybe you need a new Ped.
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| Posted 9/24/07 10:21 AM |
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JRG71
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Re: Quick advice on calling Ped needed
Posted by dm24angel
Ok Im calling to get an appointment about Noahs head issues.
What do I say? Im so bad when calling, the Receptionist always trys to ( succesfully at that) talk me out of an appnt.
Any advice on how to word it?
Thanks!
I get like that sometimes too. In order to advoid being turned down for an appt - or asked too many questions, I say I need to bring DC in to have such and such checked out - When is a good day?
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| Posted 9/24/07 10:23 AM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Quick advice on calling Ped needed
Not trying to make you doubt your ped but never take a receptionist's medical advice.
I once had a receptionist tell me I could take TheraFlu while pregnant because "you can take anything over the counter". I called back because it didn't sit right with me. She checked with the doctor, only to say "No. You can't take Theraflu".
Trust your gut.
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| Posted 9/24/07 10:25 AM |
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lullabella
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Re: Quick advice on calling Ped needed
If they question you too much, I would ask to have the doc call you. Maybe he will give you a referral without a visit. I agree with nrthsgrl - you have to trust your gut in any instance - never let them talk you out of a visit, the worst thing that can happen is a copay!
ETA: I am bring my 1.5yr old in today for a splinter! The receptionist didnt even question me - she just have me an appt. I cant get him to sit stilL!
Message edited 9/24/2007 10:38:33 AM.
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dm24angel
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Re: Quick advice on calling Ped needed
I called! got an appnt for Wed.
THANKS for the help!
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KateDevine
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Re: Quick advice on calling Ped needed
Posted by dm24angel
I called! got an appnt for Wed.
THANKS for the help!
 Good for you!!
I always feel weird calling too
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lullabella
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Re: Quick advice on calling Ped needed
Posted by dm24angel
I called! got an appnt for Wed.
THANKS for the help!
Great!
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| Posted 9/24/07 10:50 AM |
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apb17
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Re: Quick advice on calling Ped needed
Good luck!
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gpsyeyes
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Re: Quick advice on calling Ped needed
Posted by nrthshgrl
Not trying to make you doubt your ped but never take a receptionist's medical advice.
I once had a receptionist tell me I could take TheraFlu while pregnant because "you can take anything over the counter". I called back because it didn't sit right with me. She checked with the doctor, only to say "No. You can't take Theraflu".
Trust your gut.
SO TRUE! I called when DD was just under 3 months & told them she was having ?diarrhea & she told me to give her pedialyte. I questioned it for a baby & she was like, 'oh, I didn't know how old she was, I guess we should ask the doctor"!
Anyway, just insist on an appointment - you're the parent & you have every right to bring your child in for any reason. They get paid no matter what.
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MsMBV
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Re: Quick advice on calling Ped needed
Posted by gpsyeyes
Posted by nrthshgrl
Not trying to make you doubt your ped but never take a receptionist's medical advice.
I once had a receptionist tell me I could take TheraFlu while pregnant because "you can take anything over the counter". I called back because it didn't sit right with me. She checked with the doctor, only to say "No. You can't take Theraflu".
Trust your gut.
SO TRUE! I called when DD was just under 3 months & told them she was having ?diarrhea & she told me to give her pedialyte. I questioned it for a baby & she was like, 'oh, I didn't know how old she was, I guess we should ask the doctor"!
Anyway, just insist on an appointment - you're the parent & you have every right to bring your child in for any reason. They get paid no matter what.
I HATE when receptionists do this. They are not the Doctor. I always insist on speaking to the Dr. But then again I am pig-headed like that.
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smdl
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Re: Quick advice on calling Ped needed
Posted by MsMBV
Posted by gpsyeyes
Posted by nrthshgrl
Not trying to make you doubt your ped but never take a receptionist's medical advice.
I once had a receptionist tell me I could take TheraFlu while pregnant because "you can take anything over the counter". I called back because it didn't sit right with me. She checked with the doctor, only to say "No. You can't take Theraflu".
Trust your gut.
SO TRUE! I called when DD was just under 3 months & told them she was having ?diarrhea & she told me to give her pedialyte. I questioned it for a baby & she was like, 'oh, I didn't know how old she was, I guess we should ask the doctor"!
Anyway, just insist on an appointment - you're the parent & you have every right to bring your child in for any reason. They get paid no matter what.
I HATE when receptionists do this. They are not the Doctor. I always insist on speaking to the Dr. But then again I am pig-headed like that.
The receptionist told me DS was spoiled when he was only 3.5 weeks. I had called to see the dr to find out why he as crying 12 hours per day if I did not hold him.
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MsMBV
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Re: Quick advice on calling Ped needed
Posted by smdl
The receptionist told me DS was spoiled when he was only 3.5 weeks. I had called to see the dr to find out why he as crying 12 hours per day if I did not hold him.
 what an arse
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